Blog Posts Tagged: cognitive neuroscience

The science behind your emotions

Have you ever wondered where your emotions come from? Let’s dive into the science behind our emotions and discover how our brain and body work together to make us feel.

Why so angry? The role of context and function in facial expression analysis

Why do respondents show an angry facial expression when evaluating a website or product, when there is no reason to expect them to actually be angry? Read more in this sequel to the blog post "How emotions are made".

A plant-based treatment for Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers are constantly looking for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease. Can Dioscin, a plant-based steroid, decrease the symptoms in mice?

Let the software work for you!

Why spend extra time on tedious tasks? Instead of manually checking behavior tracking data for errors, streamline your workflow with the right tools. Gain accurate insights effortlessly and focus on what truly matters: your research and discoveries.

Cognitive neuroscience: Behavior

We are in a pandemic where most of us are forced to change our daily behavior. Fortunately, we have our neocortex: it gives us considerable flexibility and creativity in adapting to a changing environment.

Cognitive neuroscience: Emotions

In my previous blog post, I shared some of the basics of cognitive neuroscience. In this blog post, we will zoom into a more specific part of cognitive neuroscience: emotions.

Cognitive neuroscience: the basics

What is cognitive neuroscience? As my professor once said, it is the overlapping science of the ‘dry and the wet’ part of the brain.